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Once seated, Elena trailed her fingers lightly across the edge of the menu, though her eyes strayed toward Karvel more often than the food options. “You always surprise me,” she admitted softly.“In a good way, I hope.”She nodded, leaning slightly forward. “In the kind of way that makes me wonder what you’re really planning.”Karvel’s lips curved faintly, his gaze steady on her. “Maybe I’m not planning anything. Maybe I just want to see you smile more often.”Her heart skipped, and she quickly lowered her eyes back to the menu, pretending to study it. Yet no matter how much she tried, she couldn’t stop the warmth spreading through her.The waiter arrived, taking their orders with quiet efficiency before retreating.For a few moments, silence settled again—comfortable, almost intimate. Then Elena spoke, her voice quieter now. “You know… Liza mentioned something earlier. About the Jacksons.” She paused, gauging his reaction. “She’s convinced the young master will be her husband one day
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Elena, who had been carefully folding one of the dresses, froze at her sister’s words. Slowly, she lifted her head, her eyes narrowing ever so slightly as she fixed Liza with a steady look.“Are you done?” she asked, her tone calm but edged with irritation.Liza’s brows shot up, clearly amused by her sister’s attempt at composure. “Oh, come on, don’t get all serious on me. I’m just looking out for you. You can’t honestly believe he’d spend this much on you without dipping his hands into something shady—or worse, taking from you.”Elena placed the dress down gently, smoothing the fabric with deliberate care before standing. “For once, Liza, can you just stop? Not everything has to be twisted into something ugly. He bought these because he wanted to. Because he cares.” Her voice softened slightly, though her eyes never wavered. “And I don’t need to check my account. I trust him.”Liza let out a short, disbelieving laugh. “Trust him? That’s rich. Men don’t just give without wanting somet
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"Are you sure you don't want me to try the other dresses on?" Elena asked softly, tilting her head as she studied Karvel’s expression. Her hands smoothed down the fabric of the gown she currently wore, as though she was trying to read his reaction in every flicker of his eyes.Karvel nodded firmly, his gaze lingering on her longer than she expected. "I think I love this one," he said, his voice low but certain. There was something in the way he looked at her—like the dress itself didn’t matter, only the woman standing before him.Elena’s lips curved into a teasing smile. "You might like another one even better. There’s one dress I’ve always loved, ever since I first saw it on the website." Her eyes glittered with mischief as though she wanted to challenge his confidence.Karvel leaned back slightly, folding his arms across his chest, pretending to be unmoved though the sight of her already had him captivated. "Fine," he said after a pause, his voice carrying the trace of amusement. "T
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When Karvel stepped into the house, the sound of low voices drifted from the dining room. Elena and Patricia were seated across from one another, deep in discussion. The moment the front door closed behind him, Patricia’s head snapped up. Her eyes swept him from head to toe with the sharpness of a blade."Where the hell are you coming from?" she demanded, her voice rising, sharp enough to echo against the walls.Karvel paused in the hallway, balancing the shopping bags in his hands. He gave a soft scoff, his lips curling into a faint, controlled smile. "I don’t think you have the right to ask me that, do you?" His tone was calm, but laced with an edge of warning. Without waiting for her reply, he walked past her and made his way toward Elena.Elena rose slightly from her chair, her face lighting up with relief at the sight of him. But before she could speak, Patricia slammed her hand on the table."Elena!" Patricia snapped. "Are you sending me away just because this… this thing has wa
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"I’ll get going now," Karvel said, rising from his seat with a determined smile. "I want to take my wife out for a proper dinner date. She’s been through so much these past days, and I don’t want her drowning in worry anymore. Tonight, I just want to make her happy… and let her see that I’m no longer angry with her." His voice softened at the end, almost tender.Grandpa Jackson’s eyes crinkled as he nodded in approval. "That’s good, boy. A man who knows how to cherish his wife will always have strength in his home. Go make her smile. That’s worth more than any business deal."Karvel’s lips curved into a grateful smile. "Thank you, Grandpa. I’ll remember that."Turning toward the doorway, he caught Morrison waiting as usual, half-distracted with his planner. "Morrison, can you please come with me?," Karvel called. "I need to get a dinner gown, shoes, and some other things for Elena. Something elegant, something that will make her glow. I’ll need your eye for details."Morrison looked u
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"I would like to celebrate my wife’s birthday in an elaborate way," Karvel began, his tone steady but carrying an edge of authority that made Morrison lift his head attentively. "And Morrison, I want you to handle the planning personally. Nothing modest. I want it to be grand, unforgettable. At the same time, I want you to gather every detail you can about Elena’s grandmother. She suddenly decided to throw a birthday party for her… and I don’t buy the timing. I want to know if she has something fishy going on."Morrison adjusted his glasses and leaned slightly forward. "I anticipated you’d ask that," he replied with a small, knowing smile. "I’ve already looked into it. Margaret isn’t throwing the party out of love. She wants to prove a point to Elena, to remind her that she is still needed that Elena can’t rule the company without her shadow hovering close."Karvel let out a low chuckle, shaking his head in disbelief. "Oh, Margaret… she will never cease to amaze me with her schemes. A
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